Martyr · 258
Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome
New Calendar August 10 Old Calendar August 23
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Archdeacon Laurence, Pope Sixtus, Deacons Felicissimus and Agapitus, and the soldier Romanus were citizens of Rome, and suffered in the year 258 during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260). The Orthodox Church commemorates Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome on August 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Laurence at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.